Category: Technology News
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WordPress Plugin, Hunk Companion, Critical Vulnerability Patched
A serious security vulnerability has been discovered in the Hunk Companion plugin for WordPress, affecting versions before 1.9.0. Researches at WPScan found the vulnerability of the Hunk Companion, a plugin used for themes by ThemeHunk, through a failed validation from a hardlink within the plugin’s code to WordPress’ plugin repository. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated requests
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Apache Releases Update for Struts RCE Vulnerability
A new update has been released by Apache to address a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the open-source Apache Struts framework. Apache Struts is widely used for developing modern Java web applications, making this vulnerability a significant concern for developers. Vulnerabilities The security vulnerability (CVE-2024-53677) impacts Apache Struts versions: With a CVSS (Common
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Apple’s iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 & macOS 15.2 Updates Include Critical Security Patches
Apple has rolled out its iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 updates with a whole set of new features for its Apple AI Intelligence, along with several critical security patches across a wide range of devices. This new update brings optimizations, AI, and enhancements to privacy and security resolving issues that could have allowed
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update Fixes Many Security Vulnerabilities, Flaws Including CLFS, LDAP Bugs
Microsoft has released it’s Patch Tuesday December update, usually available on the second Tuesday of every month, with a bunch of security updates and patches. Many of the patches are for vulnerabilities with at least a medium severity CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) score (most are over 6.0 on a scale of 1-10, 10 being
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Zero-Day Vulnerability in Cleo File Transfer Software Found
A critical vulnerability has been found in Cleo’s file transfer software Harmony, VLTrader, and LexiCom affecting versions 5.8.0.21. Researches at Huntress identified this flaw, which exists in its lack of restrictions in uploading and downloading, that allows remote code execution. In their proof of concept, they found attack indictations in the installation logs. These logs
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Krispy Kreme Hit With Cyberattack Affecting Online Orders
Krispy Kreme, the popular doughnut and coffee chain restaurant, has been hit with a cyberattack affecting their online systems. This has been impacting their order fulfillment process for online orders. In an recent filing, they confirmed recent unauthorized access within their IT systems which may have an impact on earnings. Krispy Kreme is currently investigating
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Google’s Quantum Computing Project Willow Showing Strong Results
In a recent post on their research blog, Google has just unveiled Willow, its newest quantum processor, marking a significant leap in the journey towards practical, large-scale quantum computing. This advanced chip showcases two critical breakthroughs: error correrection and performance scaling, edging closer to harnessing quantum power for solving real-world problems and realizing exponential possibilities.
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